Practice crevasse rescue techniques. Passing protection. Self rescue using prussic loops. Assisted rescue using various pulley systems with emphasis on the 3:1, Z system. The use of static rope for rescue will be discussed. An interesting link is https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/try-a-short-static-rope-for-glacier-travel

Hike up BCMC trail, part way up set up fixed rope over cliff. Review core safety alpine principle: ultimate backup. Rappel to the base. Ascend the fixed rope using mechanical ascenders (with 1:1 and 3:1 setups). Practice passing the anchor. Practice descending fixed rope with hand wrap. Passing the anchor on descent. Complete BCMC trail […]

Afternoon (for novices that have never taken an avalanche course or anyone interested): Doors open at 1:30 pm. Presentations run 2:00 pm – 4 pm (may run slightly longer to accommodate questions) This session is an introduction to the basics of recreational avalanche safety, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. Presenters include: This […]

KNOW MORE, HAVE FUN, STAY SAFE! Avalanche safety presentations from an Avalanche Canada forecaster. November 9th, 10:30am-Noon N. Shore Alliance Church, 201 – East 23rd St, N. Vancouver FREE ADMISSION There are actually two sessions: Morning: 10:30 am – noon (for experienced backcountry users) This session will feature in-depth avalanche safety presentations from an Avalanche […]

Review two main alpine principles: ultimate backup and fall factor. Review twelve fundamental alpine knots ( http://bit.ly/2yhj GGI ) . Practice rope rescue hauling systems (1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 5:1, 7:1). NOTE: If have never met event organizer before, most likely you will need to answer some basic screening questions before being approved for this event. […]